That perspective, especially from an international lens, is incredibly valuable in today’s shifting CRE landscape.

There are also some good tips on getting access to the cash instead of using all of the boot. 

Regarding amenities, focusing on affordability is smart, but even small touches like well-maintained landscaping and curb appeal, modern or fresh paint colors, energy-efficient LED lighting, updated cabinet hardware, ceiling fans, good window treatments, and ample storage solutions all stand out and can help fill units faster and improve tenant satisfaction.

Try Luxury Gardens Landscape to see if Carmelo services your area.

New paint inside and out, updated kitchen and bath, updated fixtures, cleaned up and landscaped yard, yes, now you got a chance to reel in those tenants around that $2k mark, and with A/C.

My top tip would be to have your plans drawn up first.

Since you bought the property in December 2024, your components fall under the old schedule, meaning 40% bonus depreciation applies in 2025.You’re right that building structure doesn’t qualify, but items from a cost segregation study (like appliances, flooring, furniture, and landscaping) still do, just at the 40% rate.So even though your placed-in-service date is May 2025, the purchase date controls eligibility for 100%.

Another tip is 95% of Wayfair items are sold elsewhere cheaper, but wayfair uses a different name so you have to image search the item.

@John Warren thanksi got a quote from landscaping company of 900$ for the season, unlimited visits from Oct- April.

Tip though..